Paathshala maintains lead

Also check out the new songs in the top ten list this week.

Music composer AR Rahman is undoubtedly at his musical best in Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's blockbuster Rang De Basanti with his carefree Paathshalatightly holding on its number one slot.

The top 10 Hindi songs are:

1.PaathshalaFilm: Rang De BasantiSingers: Naresh Iyer, Mohammed Aslam
Music: AR Rahman
The film has been declared a blockbuster and now this rhythm-based song puts Rang De Basanti on a musical high.

2. JhalakdikhlajaFilm: AksarSingers: Himesh Reshammiya
Music: Himesh Reshammiya
Crooned by Reshammiya, the song stands out because of the nasal effect given by the singer. It has the potential to stay on the charts for a longer period.

3. Ek nazar mein thi
Film: Taxi No. 9211Singer: K.K
Music: Vishaal-Shekhar
A new entrant on the list, the track shows the versatility of K.K. as a singer.

4. Pardey ke peecheFilm: Bluffmaster
Singers: Saira Hussain
Music: Vishal-Shekhar.
This unconventional track replaces the hugely popular rap number Right here right now this week.

6. Chhore ki baatein
Film: Fight ClubSingers: Amit Kumar, Shweta Pandit
Music: Pritam
The film has not done too well but music lovers are enjoying the songs, especially this number.

7. AapkikashishFilm: Aashiq Banaya AapneSinger: Himesh Reshammiya
Music: Himesh Reshammiya
Sung by Reshammiya, the track has created a niche for itself and has become a permanent fixture on the list.

8. Jiya dhadak dhadak jaayeFilm: Kalyug
Singer: Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
Music: Faisal Rafi, Rohail Hyat
Music buffs have hugely appreciated this song so reminiscent of the soft, romantic numbers of the late 1960s and early 1970s.

9. Halla reFilm: Neal 'N' NikkiSingers: Shweta Pandit, Salim Merchant, Irshad Kamil
Music: Salim-Sulaiman
This puppy love story received a lot of flak for Tanisha Mukherji's skin show, but its music has done well. This highly energetic number is still popular.

10. Yeh hai meri kahani
Film: ZindaSingers: Strings
Music: Strings
After a long gap, this song has returned to the music list.